Wednesday morning fire led to minor injuries

Firefighters were called about 7:25 a.m. Wednesday to 903 S. Warren Ave. When they arrived, they saw heavy smoke, and a fire in the rear of the house.

Walt Moore, the lone resident, got outside before firefighter arrived. He was taken to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center with injuries the Fire Department said were not serious.

It took firefighters about 45 minutes to get the fire under control, and they rotated crews because of the cold weather. The fire caused minor exterior damage to the house next door at 905 S. Warren Ave.